"Ellie Kildunne returns to the England starting XV in one of four changes for their Rugby World Cup semi-final against France on Saturday. Kildunne missed the Red Roses' quarter-final win against Scotland as she went through concussion protocols with Helena Rowland stepping in at full-back. Rowland has been named among the replacements for the semi-final at Ashton Gate while England have also restored Hannah Botterman at loosehead prop, Abbie Ward in the second row and Zoe Harrison at fly-half to the starting XV."
"Ashton Gate set the stage for a strong performance in tough conditions last weekend, and the girls are eager to get back out there for the semi-final. We've earned this stage, and now we've got another chance to earn the right. Our game is working and is the right way; by working together we'll keep getting better. France have faced challenges, and that will drive them we expect it."
Ellie Kildunne returns to England's starting XV with three other changes for the Rugby World Cup semi-final against France at Ashton Gate. Helena Rowland moves to the replacements after covering full-back during concussion protocols. Hannah Botterman, Abbie Ward and Zoe Harrison are restored to the starting XV. Abby Dow and Jess Breach join Kildunne in the three-quarters with Meg Jones and Tatyana Heard at centre. Zoe Aldcroft captains at blindside flanker with Sadia Kabeya and Alex Matthews in the back row. Morwenna Talling continues in the second row. The front row of Botterman, Amy Cokayne and Maud Muir links up for a third time. Replacements include Kelsey Clifford, Rosie Galligan and Holly Aitchison.
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